Article snippet: MORE on Friday painted himself as the victim of an impeachment effort years in the making. The president portrayed the investigation in harsh terms during a rally in Tupelo, Miss., equating it to a clandestine plot by his Democratic detractors. He decried the impeachment inquiry — a process laid out in the constitution — as "an attack on democracy itself" and an effort to undo his 2016 election win. "Yesterday the Democrats voted to potentially nullify the votes of 63 million Americans, disgracing themselves and bringing shame upon the House of Representatives," Trump said, referring to Thursday's adopted House resolution that codifies an impeachment inquiry into his alleged abuse of power. "They’ve been plotting to overthrow the election since the moment I won." Trump singled out individual Democrats at the forefront of the probe, including Speaker MORE said on Fox News Friday afternoon. White House counselor MORE. The basis of the impeachment push center around a rough transcript of the call, a whistleblower complaint about the conversation, and closed-door testimony from officials raising concerns about the administration’s policy toward Ukraine. Thursday's House vote established open hearings and the ability for Republicans and the White House to question witnesses. Not a single Republican supported the measure, while two Democrats opposed it in something of a win for Trump. Pelosi said public hearings could begin this month, but the White House has dismissed... Link to the full article to read more